MEDAL FOR ROOSEVELT
PROMOTION OF AMITY CHRISTIANS AND JEWS SUPPORT IN CRISIS (Eton. Tel. Copyright—United Truss Assn.) (Rccd. March 8, 9 a.m.) WASHINGTON, March C. General Hugh Johnson, the former member of the National Recoveiy Administration, in presenting President Roosevelt with the medal awarded him by a committee of distinguished Jews, Protestants and Roman Catholics for his efforts to promote understanding between the Jews and Christians, drew attention to the fact that the committee consisted of citizens, many of whom were politically opposed to the President, yet they were united in their tribute. “Mr. President,” said General Johnson, “That is the democracy of which you are a most distinguished champion. This is a dangerous world. If trouble comes the world may know from this how your country _ will unite io support you. That is, I think, the true meaning of this medal.” President Roosevelt, replying, appealed for a brotherhood of Jews and Christians in the spirit of “our common Biblical heritage.”
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19882, 8 March 1939, Page 5
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161MEDAL FOR ROOSEVELT Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19882, 8 March 1939, Page 5
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